Digital RCD Tester With Digital Readout

486D
Installation Instructions
Features
2000ms read-out for testing latest delay action RCDs. Fully programmed operation. Accurate digital read-out of tripping time. Two lamps give quick check for correct wiring. Operates from mains supply, no need for batteries. Compact, lightweight and simple to operate. Zero cross circuitry permits testing at 0 and 180 portion of sine wave. At these two tests minimum (best) and maximum (worst) trip times will be displayed. Data hold function, to freeze the digital trip time display, allows easy read-out and eliminates the possibility of reading error.

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Digital RCD Tester With Digital Readout Installation Instructions

Specifications
Measuring Ranges:
Trip Current Settings: Trip Test: Fast Trip Test: Fault Trip Test: Operational Voltage: 5mA, 10mA, 30mA, 100mA, 300mA, 500mA 100% of RCD trip current selected 250mA regardless of RCD trip current selected 2000ms (40ms for fast trip) 240V a.c. = 10% 50/60Hz Test Current No Trip Test: 5% of RCD trip current selected

Accuracy:
Test Current: Test Current Duration: Limiter incorporated: Trip Time: 3% at 240V a.c. 0% 2000ms 5% for trip and no trip tests 40ms 5% for fast trip test 2% reading 3 digit (measurement accuracy)

Operating Temperature:
Range: Dimensions L x W x D: Weight: Accessories Included: 0C - 40C 140 x 90 x 20mm 350g Test lead. Carrying case. Instruction manual.

Note: If testing delay action breakers on the 300mA or 500mA ranges it is advisable to allow a cooling time of approximately 20 seconds between tests.

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Digital RCD Tester With Digital Readout Installation Instructions

Operating Instructions
Warning
Do not press the test button unless both P-N and P-E lamps are illuminated with the power supply on and the instrument connected to the RCD (this would normally be via the socket outlet located nearest the RCD). If the lamps are not lit, damage to the instrument will not result, but the socket outlet could be hazardous due to incorrect wiring. Therefore, turn the power supply off and check the connections to the socket outlet.

Preparation
If any loads are connected to the RCD (refrigerator, etc.) they will cause measurement error. To make accurate measurements, disconnect all appliances and other loads from the RCD circuit under test. Set trip current range switch to the rated trip current of the RCD under test. Connect the instrument to the protected circuit; allow ve (5) seconds for the instruments to stabilise, make certain that both P-E and P-N lamps are illuminated. If not, disconnect the instrument and check wiring at the socket or distribution board for possible fault. Disconnect the instrument from the power source immediately if the test lamp goes on without pressing the test button.

No Trip Test (Guard Against Nuisance Tripping)

Set function switch to no trip position. Set range switch to rated trip current or RCD. Press and hold test button. Half rated trip current will ow. RCD should not trip. If RCD does trip test lamps will extinguish and time will be displayed. Reverse 0-180 selector switch and repeat.

Trip Test (Correct Operation of Breaker)

Set function switch to trip position. Press and hold down the test button. The rated trip current (100%) of the RCD selected will pass through the RCD for 2000ms maximum. At this test the RCD and all lamps go out. The reading is displayed only while the test button is held down. Reset the RCD and reverse the 0-180 selector position and re-test. The trip time displayed may be different from the read-out on the preceding test. The RCD should trip within the trip time specied for the RCD at its rated current. If the RCD does not trip, the P-N and P-E lamps will remain illuminated.

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Operating Instructions
Fast Trip Test
This test is particularly important for an RCD to lessen the hazard of electric shock. Set function switch to fast trip position. Press and hold down the test button. Regardless of the trip current selected, a 250mA current will pass through the RCD for 40mins maximum. As on the trip test all the lamps go out when the RCD breaker trips. The reading is displayed only while the test button is held down. Reset the RCD and reverse 0-180 selector for a re-test. The RCD should trip at these two tests within 40ms. If not, the RCD or the test wiring may be faulty.

The following table is a guide to maximum tripping times for RCDs. For detailed information on the tripping characteristic requirements of RCDs refer to Australian Standards Publication AS/NZS3190.

Set 486D

RCD Type

Type I (10mA) Max Trip Time

Type II (30mA) Max Trip Time

Type III (30-3000mA) Max Trip Time

Type IV Selective (30-300mA) Min 130ms Max 500ms

Clipsal RCD Rated Trip Current AS/NZS 3190 Requirements 500% of Rated Trip Current Clipsal RCD and AS/NZS 3190 Requirements

40ms

40ms

40ms

40ms

300ms

300ms

130ms

500ms

40ms

40ms

40ms

50ms

150ms

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A member of Schneider Electric

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